LAG to TAG?

My poker style continues to evolve.

I have noticed that the most profitable players I play against are generally classified as LAG players. Watching them more carefully they aren't crazy maniacs, but more methodical. They play pretty loose when they are in position and generally avoid playing out of position.

In attempting to improve my game further I have adopted a new "style." Bascially in the first 4-5 positions I tend to play a very tight style. I generally come in for a raise or reraise, but also only play AA, KK, QQ, AKs, AQs (sometimes AK or AQ) - and occassionally limp in with JJ, TT, or 99. In the late positions and the blinds, if it gets folded to me I play a very loose style. I raise with just about anything resembling a hand.

In both these spots, I generally try to be the one raising or reraising on the flop, turn, or river.

The value of being in position allows a maniacal strategy to work a lot of the time. It also confuses players who are only somewhat paying attention - or even good players. I've felted a few players with suited connector raises or small pair raises with lucky flops. And I've been able to steal lots of pots with reraises with flush or straight draws. I'll try to post a few interesting hands soon, but I can see what Bruno is talking about when he says he's running over tables.

One of the funny benefits to this style - three people have called me down in the past two days, but were unable to beat Ace-high; just amazing :)